Chapter 132

Even before acting with David and Rebecca, Aomo had already tried to contact Penguin Logistics.

That was the logistics company that had once helped him transport Morrison's large coffin, and at the same time it was the logistics company he had seen on the news screen upon first entering the foreign realm.

But precisely because he had seen them on the news as soon as he arrived, Aomo's contact was purely out of a hopeful mindset.

Just trying his luck.

If this road doesn't work, he'll switch to another.

The result was obviously good luck.

The logistics company's contact public account actually replied to his inquiry, suggesting either that appearing in the news didn't hinder them from taking more work, or that they had spare manpower to handle multiple tasks in parallel.

Perhaps the memories of the other world are unreliable, and Penguin Logistics has now expanded its scale entirely, or perhaps—

—Aomo thought that, yet he wrote a commission following the framework of terms they had set out.

As a lone mercenary, taking commissions and issuing them to others is what makes one whole.

But he really hadn't expected that Penguin Logistics, a logistics company registered as a logistics intermediary, also had registration at the mercenary outpost.

Although this wasn't directly reflected in the company's business scope, when they sent over a very familiar standard commission template package for him to choose and design the commission format—he immediately understood.

He then marveled at their vast capabilities.

Their business is diverse, and besides, it's all legal; they're more like an office than a logistics company.

After all, from the usual perspective: an office taking on logistics business is normal, but a logistics company taking on office commissions is completely odd.

But as someone who had anticipated this and was tolerant, Aomo should treat the oddity equally.

Moreover, Penguin Logistics right now is the 'most suitable' he can think of.

Penguin Logistics's business slogan: transporting goods, information, and even life—mission must be accomplished.

Whether it's a horse-girl monster or the wanted criminal involving Bi Ze in the incident, this organization can be put to use.

In fact, shortly after acting together with David and Rebecca, Aomo additionally submitted a commission, which Penguin Logistics indeed accepted.

The commission's content was—to shield the edge runners from public view.

This was also the doubt raised by someone while drinking earlier.

Originally that monster did indeed appear, and whether it was the police or those reporters who rushed at the news, they should have hurried to the scene, but Aomo and the three of them might not have been able to run away conveniently.

But when a more conspicuous figure appeared not far away compared to the disappearing monster, those reporters naturally would know which side was more important.

"So we've wronged Miss Texas."

"It's work, and she's also completely used to being in the public eye,"

"I see, that must be why she's holding a chocolate bar."

"Oh? How do you know?"

"Many smokers substitute sugar for tobacco; as a demi-human with canine traits, chocolate, while not lethal, also gives a slight stimulation, just like catnip-based products mean to feline demi-humans."

"So you're certain she's a smoker? I thought you'd heard about it before."

"Just having heard about it before wouldn't relate to this, would it?"

The most obvious smoker traits left by classical tobacco, even after years, are hard for enthusiasts to fade.

I even guess her smoking history exceeds six years, and quitting smoking is something of the past two years.

"You're very frank; in fact, Kong did mention that Texas using chocolate bars instead of cigarettes involved this consideration."

"You're also very cooperative, Miss Mositima."

"To be honest, cooperating to this extent actually makes people uneasy."

"I can completely understand. Actually, our boss… uh, Mr. Emperor," the 'Fallen Angel' Miss with a black halo, blue hair and black horns, while still deciding to give the boss some face in her address, said, "He thinks highly of you."

"Although his employees think this is just a passing whim, Penguin Logistics has operated to this day also because of his many such 'passing whims.'"

"So—"

She paused at this point, and Aomo had already discerned what the 'Yan Kingdom map' likely concealed, so he also spoke up:

"I've decided to establish my own office, Miss Mositima." "The boss hopes you can join Penguin Logistics, Mr. Linton."

After these nearly simultaneous words, silence took over the air.

Fortunately, this domination lasted less than two seconds, and then the Miss smiled and replied:

"……Alright, then I'll tell the boss that."

That smile and tone carried a hint of ease.

Like peeling off a thin mask.

Considering the reference value of the otherworld memories, that 'like' could even be dropped; Aomo wasn't surprised either, merely giving a slight nod:

"Hope he can understand, and thank you for understanding."

"Originally trying to lure customers into joining was just unreliable~ thanks to the boss for thinking of it."

Suddenly, a complaint came through the earpiece, originating from Penguin Logistics' public channel; the speaker was clearly one of the employees.

The username 'Croissant' had just been flickering with the speech, but now, due to the silence, it dimmed.

"By the way, client, you still have an intelligence commission, right? For this we can discuss in detail; come scan a QR code and we'll chat privately."

"Croissant—" the username 'Archangel' had just lit up, apparently preparing to criticize this kind of side‑hustle done in front of colleagues, but then upon hearing a sentence:

"When the time comes, I'll need your help, Archangel, fifty‑fifty! And it'll mostly be fun!"

"Archangel: 'Great, great! I think Little Brother Linton really does have this skill; Penguin Logistics might even be lacking such a position, and I'm not saying Texas can't do it either.'"

What a swift defection!

So fast that in the blink of an eye, Aomo's clandestine side job behind the boss's back—a Hei'an transaction—was already completed, even his tone shifting accordingly.

But… does Texas also observe closely? Aomo felt he had grasped some differences, stemming from discrepancies in his otherworld memories.

Because in his impression, Texas was still worrying about the more free-spirited companions, and aside from that lacked any further understanding of the girl.

Thinking this way, perhaps that memory's revealed content isn't comprehensive; approaching it from a gamer's perspective—maybe the version hasn't been kept up to date?

Though it wasn't the right moment to ask about that wolf lady's intel, he shelved the question for now and turned to the fallen angel beside him, asking, 'She really handles the intelligence duties?'

Though it wasn't the right moment to ask about that wolf lady's intel, he shelved the question for now and turned to the fallen angel beside him, asking, 'She really handles the intelligence duties?'

Translation: However, inquiring about that wolf lady's information now is not appropriate, so he temporarily buried this doubt, merely turning to look at the fallen angel to the side: "She really is in charge of intelligence work?"

We need to keep the quote marks and colon? The Chinese includes a colon before the quote. We'll keep punctuation similar.

We need to use glossary: Aomo → Aomo, Bi Ze → Bi Ze. Not needed here.

We need to keep each translation on a single line, prefixed with 【61】.

Let's produce: 【61】 However, inquiring about that wolf lady's information now is not appropriate, so he temporarily buried this doubt, merely turning to look at the fallen angel to the side: "She really is in charge of intelligence work?"

Check if we missed any nuance: "not only" no. "not only" not present. "not only" no. "not only" not.

"not only" not.

"not only" no.

Ok.

He shrugged, saying, 'She's definitely the one among us most keen on gathering intel.'

Translation: The latter shrugged: "She really is the one among us most keen on gathering information."

We need to keep quotes.

【62】 The latter shrugged: "She really is the one among us most keen on gathering information."

He didn't give a direct answer, just remarking, 'Most eager to gather information,' while Aomo didn't call out the other's slyness, merely nodded slightly and told the public screen, 'Fine, get back to me later.'

Translation: Without giving a direct answer, he instead said the phrase "most keen on gathering information"; Aomo also did not point out the other's slyness, merely giving a slight nod and saying to the public screen: "Alright, get in touch later."

We need to keep quotes: Chinese uses 【】 for inner quote. We'll translate as quotes.

We need to use Aomo.

Thus: 【63】 Without giving a direct answer, he instead said the phrase "most keen on gathering information"; Aomo also did not point out the other's slyness, merely giving a slight nod and saying to the public screen: "Alright, get in touch later."

Check: "public screen" likely "public screen". Keep as is.

Ke Song: "All right, boss!"

Translation: Ke Song: "All right, boss!"

We need to romanize it as Ke Song (pinyin). We'll capitalize each part: Ke Song.

Thus: 【64】 Ke Song: "All right, boss!"

In just a few words, the 'boss' position suddenly changed hands; this person, compared to a logistics worker, is more like a profit‑seeking businessman.

Translation: In just a few words, the position of "boss" suddenly changed hands; this person, compared to logistics staff, is more like a profit‑seeking merchant.

We need to keep quotes around 'boss'. The Chinese uses quotes around 'boss'. We'll keep quotes.

Thus: 【65】 In just a few words, the position of "boss" suddenly changed hands; this person, compared to logistics staff, is more like a profit‑seeking merchant.

Though this was also within Aomo's expectations, after all, these are all so‑called 'mobile game characters' that Bi Ze could recognize; Aomo, though he scoffs at such labeling, finds it improper and disrespectful, yet as a 'beneficiary' of the soul‑crossing incident...

Translation: However, this was also within Aomo's expectations, after all these are all so‑called "mobile game characters" that Bi Ze could recognize; although Aomo scoffed at this way of categorizing people, feeling it improper and disrespectful, as a beneficiary of the soul‑crossing incident,

We need to keep quotes around 'mobile game character' and 'beneficiary'.

Thus: 【66】 However, this was also within Aomo's expectations, after all these are all so‑called "mobile game characters" that Bi Ze could recognize; although Aomo scoffed at this way of categorizing people, feeling it improper and disrespectful, as a beneficiary of the "soul‑crossing" incident,

Check: The Chinese: 'beneficiary' is quoted. We'll keep quotes.

This 'transmigrator‑style categorization' also applies to him.

Translation: This "transmigrator style classification" also applies to him.

Thus: 【67】 This "transmigrator style classification" also applies to him.

Then, without further ado, I'd like to get straight to the point—how's the situation on site?

Translation: "Then, without further ado, I want to get straight to the point—how is the situation on site?"

We need to keep quotes.

Thus: 【68】 "Then, without further ado, I want to get straight to the point—how is the situation on site?"

The Border Gate District's exotic zone, on the side road of Hongduo Street in the Northern District.

Translation: The border‑gate district's exotic zone, beside Hongduo Street in the northern area.

Thus: 【69】 Border Gate District's exotic zone, beside Hongduo Street in the Northern District.

Aomo stood beside the road with Mositimǎ, who wore a polite smile, gazing at the distant building swarmed by drones, shikigami, and elemental spirits.

Translation: Standing beside the road with Aomo, who was accompanied by Mositimǎ wearing a polite smile, he was gazing at the distant building surrounded by countless drones, shikigami, and elemental spirits.

Thus: 【70】 Standing beside the road with Aomo, who was accompanied by Mositimǎ wearing a polite smile, he was gazing at the distant building surrounded by countless drones, shikigami, and elemental spirits.

He felt only a sense of déjà vu.

Translation: He merely felt a sense of déjà vu.

Thus: 【71】 He merely felt a sense of déjà vu.

Anyone could see from this scene that the countless law enforcement officers had already cornered the fugitive.

Translation: Before his eyes, anyone could see that the countless law‑enforcement officers had driven the fugitive into a desperate situation,

Thus: 【72】 Before his eyes, anyone could see that the countless law‑enforcement officers had driven the fugitive into a desperate situation,

It felt as if everything had already been settled, with no need for him to intervene—just like the earlier Heaven's Gate City.

Translation: This feeling, as if everything had already been settled and there was no need for him to act, was exactly like the Heavenly Gate City of old.

Thus: 【73】 This feeling, as if everything had already been settled and there was no need for him to act, was exactly like the Heavenly Gate City of old.

Unlike his previous turmoil, he now felt a stark, clear disappointment.

Translation: Unlike his previous turmoil, he now held a crystal‑clear sense of disappointment.

Thus: 【74】 Unlike his previous turmoil, he now held a crystal‑clear sense of disappointment.

Yes, disappointment.

Translation: Yes, disappointment.

Thus: 【75】 Yes, disappointment.

Although monitoring the fugitive's status was just a subconscious safety measure, once he saw he didn't need to intervene, he felt a bit bored and restless.

Translation: Although monitoring the fugitive's condition was merely a subconscious prudent measure, when he realized he truly didn't need to lift a finger, he instead felt a bit bored and vexed.

Thus: 【76】 Although monitoring the fugitive's condition was merely a subconscious prudent measure, when he realized he truly didn't need to lift a finger, he instead felt a bit bored and vexed.

Though his power and mindset had changed, what mattered most remained—'capturing, even executing the fugitive'—this bounty hunter's work could likewise enrich a mercenary's résumé and boost social standing.

Translation: Though the power he wielded was different and his mindset had indeed changed, what mattered more was still—"capturing, even executing fugitives"—this bounty‑hunter work could likewise enrich a mercenary's résumé and boost social standing.

Thus: 【77】 Though the power he wielded was different and his mindset had indeed changed, what mattered more was still—"capturing, even executing fugitives"—this bounty‑hunter work could likewise enrich a mercenary's résumé and boost social standing.

He also wanted to score another win‑win.

Translation: He also wanted to score another win‑win.

Thus: 【78】 He also wanted to score another win‑win.

Having taken care of Bi Ze's rear‑guard concerns, he also added a feat to his own record.

Translation: Both settling Bi Ze's rear‑guard worries and adding an achievement for himself.

Thus: 【79】 Both settling Bi Ze's rear‑guard worries and adding an achievement for himself.

Ke Song's voice came through the audio, suggesting, 'I feel there's no chance, boss—why don't we move on to the next job?'

Translation: "Feeling like there's no chance, boss—why don't we move on to the next job?" Ke Song's voice in the audio kept suggesting.

Thus: 【80】 "Feeling like there's no chance, boss—why don't we move on to the next job?" Ke Song's voice in the audio kept suggesting.

Although she doesn't know the details, it's clear that being hired to watch the fugitive means she's either out for revenge or for money.

Translation: Although she didn't know the details, it was clear that, hired to watch the fugitive, her motive was either a grudge or money.

Thus: 【81】 Although she didn't know the details, it was clear that, hired to watch the fugitive, her motive was either a grudge or money.

【Frankly, I've been using Yeguoyuedu to read novels lately—switching sources, enjoying multiple narration voices; the app works on both Android and iOS.】

Translation: 【Frankly, I've been using Yeguoyuedu to read novels lately—switching sources, multiple read‑aloud voices, available on both Android and iOS.】

We need to keep the brackets and the content. The Chinese includes a URL-like ". yeguoyuedu Android and iOS both supported". We'll translate meaning.

Thus: 【82】 【Frankly, I've been using Yeguoyuedu to read novels lately—switching sources, multiple read‑aloud voices, available on both Android and iOS.】

They can't possibly be accomplices, can they?

Translation: Surely they aren't accomplices, right?

Thus: 【83】 Surely they aren't accomplices, right?

Besides, they weren't hired to meet up.

Translation: And it's not like we hired them to provide backup.

Thus: 【84】 And it's not like we hired them to provide backup.

But at times like this, Mositimǎ shows great patience: 'Don't rush the customer, Ke Song.'

Translation: But at times like this Mositimǎ showed a very patient demeanor: "Don't rush the customer, Ke Song."

Thus: 【85】 But at times like this Mositimǎ showed a very patient demeanor: "Don't rush the customer, Ke Song."

The fallen angel also stared at the building, but he kept an eye on the customer's demeanor; when he glanced back at the building, he seemed to grasp something.

Translation: This fallen angel likewise gazed at the building, yet also paid attention to the customer's demeanor; when she looked back at the building, she seemed to understand something.

Thus: 【86】 This fallen angel likewise gazed at the building, yet also paid attention to the customer's demeanor; when she looked back at the building, she seemed to understand something.

Especially as the sky had dimmed slightly, a gentle breeze soon followed, bringing a chill.

Translation: Especially as the sky seemed to dim a little, followed shortly by a faint breeze bringing a chill.

Thus: 【87】 Especially as the sky seemed to dim a little, followed shortly by a faint breeze bringing a chill.

It gave quite the feeling that a storm was approaching.

Translation: It rather felt like a storm was brewing.

Thus: 【88】 It rather felt like a storm was brewing.

After all, setting aside personal beliefs, she is also a keen observer.

Translation: After all, setting aside personal beliefs, she is also a keen observer.

Thus: 【89】 After all, setting aside personal beliefs, she is also a keen observer.

Moreover, she is equally patient.

Translation: Moreover, she is equally patient.

Thus: 【90】 Moreover, she is equally patient.

Likewise, the customer also advised, 'Be patient, Miss Ke Song.'

Translation: Likewise, the customer also urged: "Be patient, Miss Ke Song."

Thus: 【91】 Likewise, the customer also urged: "Be patient, Miss Ke Song."

'The outcome remains undecided until the finish line; perhaps there could be some surprises—we can't know.'

Translation: "The outcome remains undecided before the finish line; perhaps some surprise could still occur."

Thus: 【92】 "The outcome remains undecided before the finish line; perhaps some surprise could still occur."

Just as the customer finished speaking, everyone suddenly heard a clear, cold female voice: 'I'm done here—how about the angel side?'

Translation: As the customer's words fell, everyone suddenly heard a clear, cold female voice: "I'm done here—how about the able angel over there?"

Thus: 【93】 As the customer's words fell, everyone suddenly heard a clear, cold female voice: "I'm done here—how about the able angel over there?"

The ID named Texas flickered as she spoke; she had finally dealt with the reporters who were supposed to detain Aomo, David, and others, then asked about the colleague on site responsible for Aomo's first commission.

Translation: The ID named Texas flashed as she spoke; she had finally dealt with the reporters who ought to have been detaining Aomo, David, and the others, then inquired about the colleague on site responsible for Aomo's first commission.

Thus: 【94】 The ID named Texas flashed as she spoke; she had finally dealt with the reporters who ought to have been detaining Aomo, David, and the others, then inquired about the colleague on site responsible for Aomo's first commission.

That colleague, an angel, who held the proper credentials, directly assisted law enforcement and provided Aomo with real‑time intelligence.

Translation: That colleague, the able angel, thanks to holding professional credentials, directly took part in assisting the law‑enforcement operation, providing Aomo with real‑time intelligence.

Thus: 【95】 That colleague, the able angel, thanks to holding professional credentials, directly took part in assisting the law‑enforcement operation, providing Aomo with real‑time intelligence.

But at this moment, there was no response.

Translation: But at this moment there was actually no response.

Thus: 【96】 But at this moment there was actually no response.

In this way, Aomo also encountered that familiar feeling.

Translation: In this way, Aomo also awaited that familiar feeling.

Thus: 【97】 In this way, Aomo also awaited that familiar feeling.

That feeling had left him conflicted a week ago, but today it made him unable to suppress a rising smile.

Translation: That feeling had left him with mixed emotions a week ago, but today it made him barely able to keep from lifting the corners of his mouth.

Thus: 【98】 That feeling had left him with mixed emotions a week ago, but today it made him barely able to keep from lifting the corners of his mouth.

But if he laughed so easily, he'd probably be misunderstood outright.

Translation: But if he were to laugh so easily, he'd probably be misunderstood outright.

Thus: 【99】 But if he were to laugh so easily, he'd probably be misunderstood outright.

So Aomo suppressed that smile, his blood running hot.

Translation: So Aomo suppressed that smile in his veins, that blood being hot.

Thus: 【100】 So Aomo suppressed that smile in his veins, that blood being hot.

'Miss Mositimǎ, I think Miss Angel needs some help.'

Translation: "Miss Mositimǎ, I think the able angel could use some help."

Thus: 【101】 "Miss Mositimǎ, I think the able angel could use some help."

He offered his advice, and in return received a smile after she gave him a deep look.

Translation: He offered his advice, and in return received her smile after she gave him a deep look.

Thus: 【102】 He offered his advice, and in return received her smile after she gave him a deep look.

Of course, let's go, Mr. Lindon.